Month: November 2021
Great Things Seen & Heard
- Wear a Hallowe’en mask in November? Sure!
- An upset student grabbed a pile of TR’s papers to rip them in half when demonstrating anger in his office the other day, but then reassured him not to worry, she’s not strong enough.
- New animal identified by student on a time test: a whackamole!
Clips & Tips
There were so many articles and sketchnotes to choose from on this educator’s blog, but this specific post seemed highly appropriate for a time such as this. Just think about it: there is no such thing as neutral in our world. Explore some of the other articles as well, and be inspired for some deep reflection and introspection:
Bits & Pieces
- News: students will be allowed to transfer between EWP/PVO and St. Andrews without special permission if they register before January 31, 2022.
- Community Town Hall meeting for our parents and school community members in the evening of December 1st.
- Senior High Basketball tournament at our school and PRS on December 3rd and 4th.
- Door Decorating from December 6th through December 9th.
- Junior High Basketball tournament at our school on December 10th and 11th.
- Basketball teams go to Peace River for tournament on December 10th and 11th.
- Administrators’ PD in the morning of December 14th.
- Christmas Lunch at the end of Block 2 on December 15th.
Events This Week
- Monday, November 29th: First Aid in gym for Rec Leadership students.
- Monday, November 29th: Survey in Block 1, starting at 8:45 AM.
- Monday, November 29th: Hot Lunch is BLT wrap and yogurt.
- Monday, November 29th: Jewelry-making over lunch hour, in the Art Room.
- Monday, November 29th: Administrators’ meeting at 2:00 PM with HPSD.
- Tuesday, November 30th: Our Counselling Consultant will be at EWP today.
- Tuesday, November 30th: Survey in Block 1, starting at 8:45 AM.
- Tuesday, November 30th: First Aid in gym for Rec Leadership students.
- Tuesday, November 30th: Hot Lunch is Penne Alfredo.
- Tuesday, November 30th: U of C Webinar at 4:30 PM for anyone who signed up for it.
- Wednesday, December 1st: School Board tour and report in morning.
- Wednesday, December 1st: Hot Lunch is Pulled Pork Sandwich.
- Wednesday, December 1st: Wing-it Wednesday after school in Staff Room.
- Wednesday, December 1st: Community Consultation at HPE from 6:30-8:30 PM with parents.
- Thursday, December 2nd: Hot Lunch is Pancakes, Sausages, and Fresh Fruit.
- Thursday, December 2nd: Grad students at 12:00 in Room 127.
- Thursday, December 2nd: CTS & CALM collaboration with HPSD after school.
- Thursday, December 2nd: HPSD Literacy Committee after school.
- Friday, December 3rd: Hot Lunch is Baked Potato Soup plus Veggies and Dip.
- Friday, December 3rd: Home Basketball Tournament starts at 2:00 PM.
- Saturday, December 4th: Home Basketball Tournament continues.
Great Things Seen & Heard
- Asked a student who was lounging in the hall if he was sick, and he said, yeah. When I told him we have to put sick students into an isolation room, he jumped up, said he was kidding, and went off to class!
- Who would ever have thought that “Death of a Salesman” could be so traumatic for a parent?
- Heard a student say, “Move, b_ _ _ _ !” but she really said, “Move, please!”
- A student ate CB’s gift of dried meat on the school bus on the way to school, so now he is the least favourite of the family!
- We heard we have a new favourite teacher, Kanye West (ra)!
- Accidentally said, “I don’t want to see your privates” instead of “I don’t want to see your private information.” Oops!
- A previous student who is in college for graphic design will be coming to school to work on our silk-screening equipment with KM!
Bits & Pieces
- Please remember that your vehicle can be as fresh as new when you sign up for auto-detailing with students in shop.
- Ref Clinic for Basketball from November 26th to 27th.
- Next First Aid classes for Rec Leadership on November 29th and 30th.
- Community Town Hall meeting for our parents and school community members in the evening of December 1st.
- Basketball tournament at our school on December 3rd and 4th.
Events This Week
- Monday, November 22nd: Hot Lunch is Ham and Cheddar Sandwich with Fruit Salad.
- Monday, November 22nd: Jewelry-making over lunch hour, in the Art Room.
- Monday, November 22nd: Regular bi-weekly meeting after school, start together in Google classroom.
- Tuesday, November 23rd: Our Counselling Consultant will be at EWP today.
- Tuesday, November 23rd: Administration PD at 9:00 AM.
- Tuesday, November 23rd: Hot Lunch is Chicken Salad Sandwich with Yogurt Parfait.
- Tuesday, November 23rd: Humanities HPSD Collaboration after school.
- Wednesday, November 24th: Hot Lunch is Chili on a Baked Potato.
- Wednesday, November 24th: Math & Science HPSD Collaboration after school.
- Thursday, November 25th: Hot Lunch is Sweet and Sour Meatballs and Rice.
- Thursday, November 25th: Grad students at 12:00 in Room 127.
- Thursday, November 25th: Discussion with Central Office and School Board for all staff, 3:30 PM.
- Friday, November 26th: PD Day: morning starts together (location to be confirmed)
- Friday, November 26th: PD Day: 1:00 PM virtual Elder Sharing Circle.
- Friday, November 26th: Ref Clinic for Basketball at our school (Saturday also).
Monday Memo 